1948 Triumph Roadster vs. 2010 GMC Savana
To start off, 2010 GMC Savana is newer by 62 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Triumph Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Triumph Roadster would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Savana (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1948 Triumph Roadster. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1948 Triumph Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Savana weights approximately 1232 kg more than 1948 Triumph Roadster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 GMC Savana (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Triumph Roadster. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Triumph Roadster. 2010 GMC Savana has automatic transmission and 1948 Triumph Roadster has manual transmission. 1948 Triumph Roadster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 GMC Savana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Triumph Roadster | 2010 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Triumph | GMC |
| Model | Roadster | Savana |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2088 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 2402 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2073 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3429 mm |
